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Visiting Nanaimo, Canada


Vancouver Island's second-largest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Home to events like the harbor's Bathtub Race, the city of 75,000 offers... more » Vancouver Island's second-largest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Home to events like the harbor's Bathtub Race, the city of 75,000 offers outdoor opportunities from full-moon kayaking to golfing. Boat-fresh seafood graces tables at an ever-increasing number of restaurants. This gateway to island adventures is easily reached by fast ferry or floatplane from downtown Vancouver or by scheduled ferries from Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen. « less

Traveller Advice on Nanaimo

40 Hotels & Accommodations

4 Things to Do

186 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
46°F 7°C
35°F 1°C
7 in 19 cm
Dec
41°F 5°C
31°F 0°C
8 in 20 cm
Jan
42°F 5°C
32°F 0°C
6 in 16 cm
Feb
45°F 7°C
31°F 0°C
5 in 13 cm
Mar
48°F 8°C
34°F 1°C
5 in 12 cm
Apr
55°F 12°C
38°F 3°C
2 in 6 cm
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
24 Nov
Hi:
45°F 7°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C
Wednesday
25 Nov
Hi:
48°F 8°C
Lo:
41°F 5°C
Thursday
26 Nov
Hi:
44°F 6°C
Lo:
35°F 1°C

Reviews you can trust

Romeo's Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
prince george
22 Nov 2009

While in Nanaimo stay at the Best Western Northgate and make sure you relax for a meal that's beyond perfection. Check out the baked ravioli with meat balls. 2 thumbs up. Well done Romeo's! more

Copper Kettle B & B

20 Nov 2009

Had the pleasure of staying at the "Copper Kettle Bed & Breakfast" earlier this week - Fiona & Maurice are great hosts with nice comfortable lodgings, one of the best breakfasts I have had in a long...more

Huong Lan

20 Nov 2009

This Vietnamese Cuisine restaurant is one of the best I've eaten at. Tommy Vuu and family offer great vietnamese dishes at great prices where their service and friendly atmosphere is foremost. This is...more

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